Awesome Con takes place June 3-5 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with events running each day from morning to night. For Awesome Con’s full schedule, please visit awesome-con.com/schedule and see below for select highlights.

Mars: Past, Present, and Future (7 PM – June 4 – Room 145A) Scientists talk about searching the Martian surface for clues about the possibility of life and how astronauts might someday explore the Mars on foot.

Outrageous Acts of Science (1:45 PM – June 4 – Room 145A) Join Science Channel as they celebrate their hit series Outrageous Acts of Science with some of the greatest (and most hilarious) scientific minds.

Kids Zone

Check out the Kids Zone on the Awesome Con show floor, filled with events and activities for little ones. Admission for kids under 10 is free.

Say Yes To Capes (6 PM – June 3 – Kids Zone) Personalize your own cape and mask and wear it around the con.

Awesome Con is the biggest annual comic and pop culture convention in Washington DC and welcomed over 40,000 attendees in 2015. Awesome Con celebrates all aspects of geekdom and pop culture, with a wide assortment of engaging events, comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more. 2016 marks Awesome Con’s first year in partnership with LeftField Media, an event organizer developed by the founder of New York Comic Con

]]>http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/awesome-con-announces-full-schedule-of-events/feed/0137983Upcoming Events at The Lego Store for January 2016http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/upcoming-events-at-the-lego-store-for-january-2016/
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/upcoming-events-at-the-lego-store-for-january-2016/#respondThu, 07 Jan 2016 05:25:00 +0000http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/?p=130646Lego sent out a newsletter with some info on their January events they will hosting at local Lego stores. Of particular interest to me is the Minifigure Swap so I can get rid of some of my doubles that I have pulled and can trade them for some figures I need.

Check with your local stores to make sure they are participating.

NEXO KNIGHTS™ Play – January 11th – 15th

Visit the LEGO Store and choose your side by building a monster vehicle or a hero vehicle. Once you’re ready for battle see a Brick Specialist to receive a power-up to use in the app game! The app, LEGO® NEXO KNIGHTS™: MERLOK 2.0, is free to download on your smartphone or tablet. Plus, ask a Brick Specialist about NEXO KNIGHTS anytime in the month of January to get a passport stamp!†

LEGO Minifigure Swap – Monday, January 184-6pm

Join in a LEGO Minifigure Swap! How it works: Bring 1 Minifigure in to the LEGO Store on January 18 between 4-6pm. Then, you can trade with Brick Specialists or other LEGO fans! It’s a fun way to change up your collection

LEGO® Club Meeting – Saturday, January 23 and Saturday, January 30

Join in a LEGO® Club Meeting! Meet other club members and share your building skills, learn how to build the January mini model and use your creativity to add more to it. Plus, you can take your creation home! This exclusive event has limited space, so sign up early! Registration is $10 per child. Open to children ages 6-14 only. Registration begins January 1.

]]>http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/upcoming-events-at-the-lego-store-for-january-2016/feed/0130646Barnes & Noble Announces ‘There’s More Fun to Be Done’ with Special Dr. Seuss Events Celebrating His Never-Before-Seen Book, What Pet Should I Get?http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/barnes-noble-announces-theres-more-fun-to-be-done-with-special-dr-seuss-events-celebrating-his-never-before-seen-book-what-pet-should-i-get/
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Month-Long Get Pop-Cultured™ Celebration to End on a High Note with Exciting Events Around the Release of What Pet Should I Get? – Available at All Barnes & Noble Stores, Online at BN.com and on NOOK® on July 28

Final Throwback Thursday Event to Celebrate the 1990s witha Goosebumps Monster Mashup Activity Based on the Popular Children’s Frighteningly Fun Series, As Well as a Look at Dr. Seuss’ Influence on 1990’s Pop Culture, Plus More

July 27, 2015 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time – NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that its month-longGet Pop-Cultured™campaignwill conclude with a fantastic lineup including special Dr. Seuss events celebrating his never-before-seen book, What Pet Should I Get?. Inspired by the July 28 release of What Pet Should I Get?, Barnes & Noble is inviting kids of all ages to its stores nationwide on Tuesday, July 28, at 7pm for a special “What Pet Should We Get?”Storytime event. Participants will use their imaginations to help their local store decide what pet to get by creating unique Dr. Seuss-inspired pets for their local store. Plus, customers who buy What Pet Should I Get? will receive 50% off select Dr. Seuss stories, including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hears a Who and The Lorax. This special offer is valid from Tuesday, July 28, through Friday, July 31, in stores only.

Customers are invited back to their local store for the “Dr. Seuss Spectacular” event on July 31 at 7pm, to enjoy the thrilling grand finale of Get Pop-Cultured 2015 with a variety of crafts and activities all inspired by Dr. Seuss’ clever and whimsical books that have had a profound influence on pop culture for more than 50 years.

Additionally, Barnes & Noble’s final Throwback Thursday on July 30 will celebrate the 1990s, including Dr. Seuss’ influence on that decade. Other highlights will include exciting, 1990s-themed activities, including a Goosebumps Monster Mashup Activity based on the frighteningly fun children’s series by author R. L. Stine that was iconic to the decade and remains incredibly popular today, and special deals of the decade including 50% off Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, 50% off the Barnes & Noble Exclusive edition of Like Water for Chocolateby Laura Esquivel, featuring an original cover, and so much more.

Dr. Seuss Spectacular – Tuesday, July 28, at 7pm and Friday, July 31, at 7pm

In celebration of the release of the newly discovered What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss, Barnes & Noble is inviting customers to visit their local store to help decide what pet to get at a special Storytime event on Tuesday, July 28, at 7pm. What Pet Should I Get?, thenever-before-seen picture book, tells the story of a brother and a sister who are faced with this very question, and is available starting July 28 at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide, online at BN.com and on NOOK.

At the “What Pet Should We Get?”Storytime, children will help Barnes & Noble stores nationwide make the difficult choice of what pet to get by using their vivid imaginations to create a one-of-a-kind Dr. Seuss-inspired pet for their local store.

The Dr. Seuss Spectacular will serve as the grand finale of Get Pop-Cultured, proving that “there is more fun to be done” before the month-long campaign comes to an end for its second year. Children and their parents/guardians are invited to visit their local store to enjoy a variety of crafts and activities all inspired by Dr. Seuss’ clever, whimsical books that have had a profound influence on pop culture. These include The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs & Ham, The Lorax and so much more.

In addition, from July 28 through July 31, customers who purchase What Pet Should I Get? will receive 50% off on select Dr. Seuss stories including The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hears a Who and The Lorax. Customers should contact their local Barnes & Noble for more details, and to find out what additional events will be taking place to celebrate Dr. Seuss.

Throwback Thursday 1990s – Thursday, July 30

Barnes & Noble is inviting customers to its stores nationwide on July 30 for the final event in the extremely popular Throwback Thursday series to celebrate the most iconic moments in pop culture from the 1990s. The celebration will feature fun, themed activities based on the memorable decade, including a look at Dr. Seuss’ influence on that decade. Other highlights include a fantastic 1990s-style Goosebumps Monster Mashup Activity based on the frighteningly fun children’s series by author R. L. Stine that was iconic throughout the decade and remains incredibly popular today. The fun activity will involve participants deciding which of the monsters featured on select Goosebumps covers would win in a battle. To help the audience reach their decision, fun facts about each monster will be read aloud. Customers should contact their local Barnes & Noble for more details, and to find out what additional events will be taking place to celebrate the 1990s.

And, as always during Barnes & Noble’s exciting Throwback Thursday events, special deals from the decade will round out the excitement. Stores will have special offers on iconic content from the time period, including 50% off Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and 50% off the Barnes & Noble Exclusive edition of Like Water for Chocolateby Laura Esquivel, featuring an original cover. Special poster giveaways throughout Throwback Thursday 1990s include Goosebumps book cover posters, a Harry Potter quote poster and a Speak book cover poster.

Plus, the vinyl editions of the original soundtrack from Clueless and the album Nevermind by Nirvana will be available for sale, in addition to retro candies from the decade, and select NOOK Books® iconic to the 1990s will be discounted including Operating Instructions by Anne Lamott and Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcaterra. Customers can also visit a specially crafted Throwback Thursday Display Wall in-stores, which will feature fun facts, images, products and more from the decade. It provides the perfect opportunity for customers to learn more about the time period and take pictures to share on social media, using the hashtags #TBT and #GetPopCultured.

Authors, Illustrators, Celebrities and More

Throughout the Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble campaign, stores across the country have been welcoming customers’ favorite authors, illustrators, and celebrities. Major highlights during the final week of the campaign include Christopher Paolini at our Bozeman, MT, store and RJ Palacio & Tad Hills at our Union Square store in New York City. Customers should contact their local Barnes & Noble store to find out which authors will appear.

Get Pop-Cultured Sweepstakes from NOOK®

At all Get Pop-Cultured events and throughout the month of July, customers can visit the NOOK Counter to enter for a chance to win a $1,000 Barnes & Noble Gift Card. To enter, customers can visit the NOOK Boutique® at their local Barnes & Noble store anytime between July 1 and July 31, where they should look for the specially created Get Pop-Cultured NOOK App™ on the NOOK devices displayed.

Get Pop-Cultured on Social Media

Pop culture fans should follow Barnes & Noble on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and like Barnes & Noble on Facebook for the very latest information on Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble, including announcements about upcoming events and promotions. Pop culture fans can also follow NOOK on Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Instagram.

For a full schedule of local events and author appearances, and for more details regarding giveaways, competitions and sweepstakes, visit www.bn.com/GetPop-Cultured.

About Barnes & Noble, Inc.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) is a Fortune 500 company and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. The Company operates 648 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states, and one of the Web’s largest e-commerce sites, BN.com (www.bn.com). The NOOK digital business offers award-winning NOOK® products and an expansive collection of digital reading and entertainment content through the NOOK Store® (www.nook.com), while Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC operates 724 bookstores serving over five million students and faculty members at colleges and universities across the United States.

General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be obtained by visiting the Company’s corporate website: www.barnesandnobleinc.com.

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WAYNE, NJ (April 28, 2015) – Toys“R”Us® stores worldwide and Toysrus.com are set to bring customers to a galaxy far, far away with a year-long celebration in honor of the epic Star Wars saga. The adventure begins in the U.S. on Sunday, May 3, with Star Wars Day events taking place at all Toys“R”Us locations across the country, during which young Jedis and their families are invited to visit their local store dressed in their Star Wars best, receive giveaways and more.* Shoppers can also browse hundreds of products based on the blockbuster franchise, including items they can’t find anywhere else, at Toys“R”Us stores and Toysrus.com/StarWars.

“Since the debut of the Star Wars toy line nearly 40 years ago, Toys“R”Us has been a one-stop destination for generations of Star Wars enthusiasts looking to find the broadest assortment of playthings and collectibles based on the hit series,” said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, Inc. “This year, and in the years to come, we are leveraging our global footprint and toy authority position to bring this hot property to fans around the world, providing them with best-in-class products and exclusives, epic in-store boutiques, special events, unique promotions and much more.”

On Sunday, May 3, all Toys“R”Us locations in the U.S. will celebrate Star Wars Day with one-of-a-kind in-store experiences. Fans of all ages who visit their local store from 12 noon – 2pm are invited to dress as their favorite Star Wars character, take a picture with Geoffrey the Giraffe and experience a special LEGO®Star Wars build and giveaway, while supplies last.*

Event attendees can also enter to win a $1,000 Toys“R”Us gift card and a trip for four to Toys“R”Us Times Square in New York City for a private Star Wars shopping experience this fall. More information about the Star Wars Midnight Madness VIP Shopping Spree and entry rules surrounding the sweepstakes are available at Toysrus.com/VIPsweeps.

The Force is Strong In-Store and Online

Whether searching for a collectible Luke Skywalker action figure, a must-have Death Star construction set or the latest Darth Vader role play item, Toys“R”Us is a one-stop shop for hundreds of playthings based on classic Star Wars characters, scenes, vehicles and more. Throughout 2015, customers will find fantastic promotions and discounts on these fan-favorite items in-store and online, starting with an out-of-this-world Buy One Get One 40% OFF ALL Star Wars merchandise offer, valid from Sunday, May 3 through Saturday, May 9 at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com.**

Additionally, gamers can gear up for adventure by preordering Star Wars Battlefront™, the ultimate Star Wars video game experience, at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com. Developed by DICE – creators of the award-winning Battlefield series – the game will be available November 17, 2015 and will allow players to immerse themselves in the epic Star Wars battles they’ve always dreamed of and create new heroic moments of their own.

To provide customers with an immersive, digital destination for all things Star Wars, the company has created an online Star Wars hub at Toysrus.com/DestinationStarWars, which will showcase video content, event information and more in the coming months.

In preparation for the debut of the new 2015 film, Star Wars aficionados can add to their collections and shop the following Star Wars Saga products, available now exclusively at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com/StarWars:

LEGO®Star Wars™ Battle Droid Troop Carrier from the LEGO Group

Bring in reinforcements at the Battle of Naboo with the LEGO®Star Wars™ Battle Droid Troop Carrier. Star Wars enthusiasts can help the Pilot Battle Droids unload the racks of Battle Droids and detachable blaster racks before the Gungan Warrior has time to take aim and fire. As featured in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, this detailed transporter also features a detachable driver compartment that can be attached at either end, as well as hidden wheels to help it glide across the floor. The set includes a Gungan Warrior minifigure with a weapon, plus 2 Pilot Battle Droids and 12 Battle Droids with weapons. No batteries required. Ages 8 to 14 years.

LEGO®Star Wars™ Coruscant Police Gunship from the LEGO Group.

Slide open the cockpit, jump in and get ready to transport the Clone Shock Troopers into the heat of battle with this 481-piece LEGO®Star Wars™ set. As featured in Season 5 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated TV series, the Coruscant Police Gunship has sliding doors, folding wings and landing gear, 2 spring-loaded blasters and a rear weapon compartment containing 3 lightsabers and 2 blasters. Little builders can then deploy any of the 4 included minifigures: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka and 2 Shock Troopers. No batteries required. Ages 8 to 11 years.

Operation Star Wars™ Edition from Hasbro®

It’s the game that brings Star Wars to the operating room. Little surgeons will be challenged to find and remove some special Defective Droid parts that are giving C-3PO and R2-D2 trouble. Players will find a Pain in the Neck, a Bad Memory Module, a Hiccupping Hologram, a Cranky Crankshaft and more. They can also earn Galactic Credits for successfully extracting these pesky parts from Droid friends. Caution is required, as R2-D2 will whistle and beep if kids touch the metal sides. Hands will have to be steady to win in this intergalactic version of Operation. Requires 4 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 6 years and up.

Star Wars™ R2-D2’s in Trouble®Star Wars™ Edition Game from Hasbro®

R2-D2 is stuck in a force field in this Star Wars™ version of the classic Trouble® game, and it’s up to Luke Skywalker and C-3PO to set him free. When players move their pawns all over the board, the Pop-O-Matic die roller even makes real R2-D2 sounds. The player who gets them all to the finish area first, wins! Requires 3 “AAA” batteries (demo batteries included). Ages 5 years and up.

*Event intended for children, ages 5 and older. Parental supervision required at all times. All giveaways and event materials are available while supplies last and will be distributed to participating children only. Limit one per child. Quantities limited; no rain checks.

**Discounted item must be of equal or lesser value to the lowest priced item purchased. Excludes nursery and apparel clearance items.

Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 869 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, and in more than 725 international stores and over 240 licensed stores in 37 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com and FAO.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys“R”Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates annually worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Additional information about Toys“R”Us, Inc. can be found on Toysrusinc.com. Follow Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us and FAO Schwarz on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus, Facebook.com/Babiesrus and Facebook.com/FAO and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

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Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:11:24 +0000http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/?p=59939Yesterday Mattel announced the times, dates and rooms for their panels as well as a list of other booth events. Remember their panels are always PACKED so get there early and get in line!

The Con is (almost) on, and this year we’ve got some pretty impressive events scheduled! To help you plan your moves at SDCC, check out this rundown of where to be and when. And when you’re ready for a break, don’t forget to snag a few treats for yourself from the selection of toys we’ll have available.

Fan Panels

Thursday July 18, 10am – 11am Room 25ABC

Mattel Presents: How Toys Are Made

Join the Mattel Entertainment Brands Design Team for a journey through the history and evolution of Mattel action figures. From our earliest offerings through our latest brand launch of Max Steel®, we will take you through the last 35 years of our action figure portfolio, highlighting the significant advances and design innovations of our brands throughout the years. We also will have a Q+A with a panel of premier Mattel action figure designers and historians representing WWE®, MOTU, DCU, Max Steel®, Man of Steel™ and Batman™ that will take on any and all questions about our many action figure brands.

Thursday July 18, 1pm – 2pm Room 25ABC

Mattel and WWE®: Bring on the Action!

Here’s your chance to attend Miz TV with special guest Dolph Ziggler! The Miz will host as Mattel toy designer Bill Miekina and marketing manager Mitchell Cameron discuss the latest in WWE® action figure news and give sneak peeks at upcoming product. You never know what surprises are in store! See you there!

Friday July 19, 11am – 12pmRoom 25ABC

Mattel Presents: Mattypalooza 2013!

It’s that time again! Join us for the toy panel to beat all toy panels – Mattypalooza! Celebrating our 5th year at SDCC, come get the inside scoop on your favorite collectables from Mattel: Masters of the Universe® Classics, DC Comics™ Signature Series, Watchmen™, Ghostbusters™ and more! Plus as a special bonus attendees will have the opportunity to vote on an upcoming MOTUC monthly figure: Huntara vs. Lord Masque – you decide who gets made! Be there for a major announcement as Mattel partners with one of the biggest names in pop culture to bring you exciting new collectables you will have to see to believe! The panel will also include an insightful Q & A with Mattel toy designers, Mattel Marketing Manager Scott “Toy Guru” Neitlich and special guests The Four Horsemen. It’s the place to be for the world premiere of tons of new toys and collectibles! If you go to one Toy Panel at SDCC, make it Mattypalooza!

Be the FIRST to see Max and Steel team up to take on their biggest threat yet in Rise of Elementor. You will get to watch this exciting 2-part broadcast event for Max Steel® before it airs on Disney XD this fall! Will our heroes be able to defend Copper Canyon and rescue Ferrus™ from the evil Dredd™? Join us to find out, and receive a free toy giveaway!

Mattel Booth Events

All events take place at Mattel Booth #3029 unless noted.

Thursday

Thursday 7/18 1:30pm – 2:30pm MOTU Mini-Comic Signing Meet the creative team behind the 2013 MOTUC mini-comics and get your toys and comics signed! Free mini comic to the first 100 people in line. First come, first served.

Thursday 7/18 3pm – 4pm WWE® Autograph Session. Come get your brawl on with WWE® Superstars The Miz and Dolph Ziggler. Stop by at 9:30am to get tickets, first come, first served.

Friday 7/19 11am – 12pm WWE® Autograph Session. Bring on the action! Rey Mysterio, Mick Foley and Daniel Bryan will be on hand for autographs. Stop by at 9:30am to get tickets, first come, first served.

Friday 7/19 12:30pm – 1pm Four Horsemen Autograph Signing. Come meet the fantastic sculptors of our flagship MOTU and DC 6” lines. They will be happy to sign any item you bring.

Friday 7/19 2pm – 6pm Monster High® Green Screen Video Booth Event. Be a part of Monster High® through green screen technology, and enter for a chance to have your freaky fab moves in the next Monster High® music video! Show your school pride by singing and dancing your “guts” out to the new rally song, “We are Monster High!”

Saturday

Saturday 7/20 11am – 12pm WWE® Autograph Session. Come battle with the best! Sheamus and Ryback will be on hand for autographs. Stop by at 9:30am to get tickets, first come, first served.

Saturday 7/20 12:30pm – 1:15pm Toy Hunter Autograph Session. Come meet Jordan Hembrough, the star of “Toy Hunter,” and take a look at some great vintage toys he’s found while traveling the country.

Saturday 7/20 2pm – 6pm Monster High® Green Screen Video Booth Event. Be a part of Monster High® through green screen technology, and enter for a chance to have your freaky fab moves in the next Monster High™ music video! Show your school pride by singing and dancing your “guts” out to the new rally song, “We are Monster High.”

World’s Largest LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing Starfighter Arrives at LEGOLAND® California Resort – Jun 13 – Dec. 31
The Force is getting stronger at LEGOLAND® California as the theme park adds the world’s largest LEGO® model built to date: the LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing starfighter! The life-size LEGO X-wing is 11-feet tall, 43 feet long with a 44 foot wingspan. The massive replica took 32 Master Model Builders, five million LEGO bricks and more than 17,000 hours to complete. Weighing more than 45,000 pounds, the X-wing is on display for guests to enjoy in Imagination Zone beginning June 13 through the end of 2013. Kids 3–12 $68; Adults $78. Parking $15. For Information: (877) LEGOLAND (534-6526) or www.LEGOLAND.com.

Red, White and BOOM! Rocks LEGOLAND® California Resort – July 4
The summer heats up at LEGOLAND® California with a star-spangled Fourth of July celebration, “Red, White and BOOM!”, presented by EasyTurf®. The awe-inspiring fireworks show begins at 8:30 p.m. and blends patriotic music with dazzling pyrotechnics. Throughout the day, kids of all ages can participate in all-American family picnic games like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races, patriotic stroller parade and building activities. The celebration also includes live musical performances at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. by some of the hottest children’s entertainment groups in the nation. Kids 3–12 $68; Adults $78. Parking $15. For Information: (877) LEGOLAND (534-6526) or www.LEGOLAND.com.

SEA LIFE™ Aquarium at LEGOLAND® California Resort Celebrates Shark Week- Aug.4-Aug.10
Did you know that sharks can go through as many as 30,000 teeth in their lifetime? SEA LIFE® Aquarium at LEGOLAND® California Resort celebrates the ocean’s top predator during Shark Week, August 4 – 10. Guests can learn all about sharks, research being conducted by famous oceanographers and the tagging practices being used to track these amazing creatures. Guests can enjoy include a shark scavenger hunt, themed Puppet Show, a special Daily Dive Show, and craft activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Activities are included in the price of Aquarium admission. Kids 3 to 12 $15, Adults $20. Go to www.visitSEALIFE.com or call (877) LEGOLAND (534-6526).

It’s Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® California Resort – Weekends in October
LEGOLAND® California’s Brick-or-Treat, presented by Shutterfly®, is San Diego’s biggest kids’ Halloween party with safe trick-or-treating, a giant LEGO® jack-o-lantern, entertainment and new this year, a fun “Ghost Cruise Scavenger Hunt.” After Park guests build a 10-foot-tall Lord Vampyre LEGO® model, the Park is attempting to break the World’s Record for the most people dressed as vampires in one place at one time on Oct. 4. Brick-or-Treat is every weekend in October with the popular Brick-or-Treat Party Nights on Saturdays 5 to 9 p.m. featuring nighttime “trick-or-treating”, Halloween themed shows and musical entertainment, a dance party, the “Boo Crew” plus bonus Brick-or-Treat station at SEA LIFE™ Aquarium. Activities are included with regular admission. Kids 3–12 $68; Adults $78. Parking $15. For Information: (877) LEGOLAND (534-6526) or www.LEGOLAND.com.

Holiday Snow Days & Winter Nights at LEGOLAND® California Resort – Nov. 29- Dec. 31
LEGOLAND® California is preparing for the coolest holiday celebration ever: Holiday Snow Days and Winter Nights, presented by Western Dental. Beginning Nov. 29, the theme park transforms into a winter wonderland featuring more real snow than ever before with an additional snow-filled area, continues with the lighting of the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas tree and concludes with the annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party. Guests can enjoy festive entertainment plus nightly fireworks Dec. 26 through 31. New this year, LEGOLAND California is extending its hours for select rides and attractions on Saturday nights beginning Nov. 29 – check www.LEGOLAND.com to see extended hours and details for open areas. All activities are included with regular Park admission ($68 for kids 3-12; $78 for adults) For Information: (877) LEGOLAND (534-6526).

LEGOLAND® California’s Nightly Tree Lighting Ceremony! – Dec. 2 – Dec. 25
LEGOLAND® California’s Nightly Tree Lighting Ceremonies kick off Dec. 2 when a celebrity guest lights the world’s tallest LEGO® Christmas tree in the annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The LEGO tree stands more than 30-feet-tall and is made of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO® bricks. The festive event features entertainment, fireworks and a visit from Santa! The fun continues each night through Dec. 25 with nightly tree lighting at 5 p.m. where a child has been selected to help flip the switch lighting up the LEGO tree. Activities are included with regular Park admission. Kids 3–12 $68; Adults $78. Parking $15. For Information: (877) LEGOLAND (534-6526) or www.LEGOLAND.com.

Kids’ New Year’s Eve Celebration at LEGOLAND® California Resort – Dec. 31
The New Year’s Eve festivities kick-off early at LEGOLAND® California with a party that lets kids celebrate the ringing in of 2014 without missing their bedtime! Like the famous ball dropping in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve features live music, entertainers and a countdown of its own with a huge LEGO® brick that drops 22-feet into 2014 followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The party begins at 2 p.m. and includes performances by some of the top children’s entertainment groups in the nation. Kids 3–12 $68; Adults $78. Parking $15. For Information: (877) LEGOLAND (534-6526) or www.LEGOLAND.com.

LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® Aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park and LEGOLAND® Hotel which opened on April 5, 2013. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including LEGO Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display, Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of Chima 4-D movie. SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 living creatures and incorporates LEGO® models into a child’s voyage to the depths of the ocean featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails. LEGOLAND Water Park features more than 7 slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River. The nation’s first LEGOLAND Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, or kingdom plus more than 3,500 LEGO models throughout the three-story hotel. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).

]]>59893Diamond Select Toys Announces Schedule of Events for Comic-Con 2012!http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/dst-announces-schedule-of-events-for-comic-con-2012/
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 02:30:37 +0000http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/?p=48902If you’re coming to Comic-Con International in San Diego this year, be sure to stop by the Diamond Select Toys booth (#2607). Yes, there’ll be plenty of exclusive toys on sale, from The Walking Dead, The Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers vs. X-Men and more (see the full list here.) And yes, there will be display cases full of new prototypes from their Battle Beasts, Knight Rider and Expendables toy lines. But there will also be a few key events that you can’t afford to miss out on!

Battle Beast Giveaways!
Every morning from Thursday through Sunday, when the doors to the show open, DST will be giving out 200 individually bagged promotional Vorin Minimates, to celebrate the release of the first Battle Beasts Minimates 2-pack and the unveiling of the Series 1 prototypes! They’ll be given out only while supplies last, so make booth 2607 your first stop of the day! And while you’re there, enter to win a custom Battle Beasts guitar and guitar case, by Peavey and Coffin Case!Battle Beasts Signing!
On Friday, July 13, at 2:00, the writer of the Battle Beasts comic book for IDW, Bobby Curnow, and the artist of issue #1’s incentive and Comic-Con-exclusive covers, Ulises Farinas, will be signing at the DST booth! There will be free posters given out for them both to sign, and the Comic-Con edition of issue #1 will be available for purchase!

Minimates Panel!
On Saturday at 1:30, in Meeting Room 8, Diamond Select will host a panel, “Minimates Turn 10,” which is all about – you guessed it — Minimates! DSTChuck and DSTZach will answer your questions about everything Minimate-related, from Marvel to Battle Beasts to Thundercats to Universal Monsters! Plus, they’ll show off some new designs, new Calico Jack’s Pirate Raiders animation and give away some free stuff!

Build-A-Minimate!
And don’t forget that every day DST will open up the Build-A-Minimate booth to their Minimate-buying customers! Any Minimates purchase of $18 will get you a ticket to build your own custom Minimate from the cabinet of parts! Build-A-Minimate hours vary from day to day, so check the booth schedule to see when you can come back and build.

More More More!
All that, and DST will be giving away free posters and buttons all weekend, so be sure to stop by! And be on the lookout for the DST Knight Rider car around town!